Monthly Archives: August 2013

Welcome to Egypt: At Banquet Tables and Under Tattered Umbrellas

Posted on August 30, 2013 by klfryer

“Welcome to Egypt!”  We hear it a lot these days.  Many people, who don’t speak much English, know this phrase.  And seeing as I am obviously not from anywhere near Cairo, I get it a lot.  From people at church, … Continue reading →

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31 signs of light

Posted on August 26, 2013 by klfryer

On the day Justin and I were scheduled to leave, things were not good in Cairo.  There was a massive amount of violence; many people were killed, and many more injured in bloody exchanges.  We wondered if we would even … Continue reading →

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Those dog people…and other small steps

Posted on August 24, 2013 by klfryer

Well, we made it.  Overall, the trip was easy.  Before we left, I was super nervous about bringing Tenney.  Though I had read and re-read regulations, talked to the airline several times, and Justin had talked to the Consulate I … Continue reading →

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Inshallah, Be Not Afraid, and Always Being Made New

Posted on August 14, 2013 by klfryer

There’s a word in Arabic that is used a lot.  Inshallah.  Insha’Allah.  God willing.  Sometimes it’s almost funny how it’s used.  In some cases, it’s used when someone doesn’t want to say no.  In others, it’s used as a genuine … Continue reading →

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Cairos

Posted on August 12, 2013 by klfryer

When we returned from our visit to Cairo at the beginning of June, people asked what it was like.  “It’s loud, and dirty, and crowded, and amazing” was my reply.  It is.  Loud, and dirty, and there are people everywhere, … Continue reading →

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